Delhi Capitals’ rising star Vipraj Nigam once again made headlines—not just for his performance on the field, but for a post-match moment with none other than Virat Kohli. After Delhi’s commanding six-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, Vipraj was spotted deep in conversation with Kohli in the RCB dressing room, sparking curiosity and admiration across social media.
Vipraj, who has been one of the breakout names of IPL 2025, continued his dream run with another impactful performance. In a match where Delhi extended their unbeaten streak to four wins in four games, Vipraj played a pivotal role with the ball, returning figures of 2/18 in his four overs—dismissing Kohli among others.
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His control and maturity belied his age, especially on a surface that offered grip but demanded discipline. Alongside Kuldeep Yadav, who was equally clinical with his 2/17, Vipraj spun a web around the RCB batters. The duo’s smart variations and tight lines pulled Bengaluru back after a flying start.
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Phil Salt had threatened to take the game away early, blasting a 17-ball 37 and taking 24 runs off a single over from Mitchell Starc. But once Salt was run out in a mix-up with Kohli, Delhi pounced.
Vipraj’s introduction changed the rhythm of the innings. He conceded just two runs in his first over and built pressure that led to Devdutt Padikkal’s soft dismissal. Mohit Sharma backed it up with a tight over, and suddenly, RCB’s innings lost steam. They went from 61/0 to 163/7—a score far below par given their start.
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Yet, what truly stood out was Vipraj’s composure after the game. Despite dismissing one of the game’s legends, he approached Kohli with respect and curiosity—soaking in advice and insight from the veteran. It’s moments like these that show Vipraj Nigam is not just a player of the present but a student of the game with an eye on greatness.
